Esports with Extended Certificate in Information Technology (Level 3 Diploma)
Pearson-BTEC
Computing & IT
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Study ModeFull-Time
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Duration34 Weeks
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CampusLimavady
Strand Road
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Course Code601/7575/8 (Ext Cert IT) 603/5424/0 (Diploma eSports)
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart Date
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Esports with Extended Certificate in Information TechnologyCampus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date: 06/09/2021
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Esports with Extended Certificate in Information TechnologyCampus: LimavadyType: Full TimeStart Date: 06/09/2021
Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St Strand Road
- Dates
Course Modules
- Esports Skills, Strategies and Analysis
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship in the Esports Industry
- Health, Wellbeing and Fitness for Esports Players
- Information Technology Systems
- Creating Systems to Manage Information
- Using Social Media in Business
- Website Development
- Esports Events
- Live-streamed Broadcasting
- Business Applications of Esports in Social Media
- Computer Networking
- Introduction to Esports
- Video Production
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) to include English and MathsROI Requirements
4 OLCs (Grade 05 or above) to include English and Maths OR Leaving Cert Applied – Merit.Work Placement
The course will enter at least one team into the British Esports Championships
A national esports competition for schools and colleges. Online fixtures take place on a Wednesday afternoon.
Other opportunities for students include:
· Entry of teams into other local / national / international competitions/tournaments
· Organisation and hosting of own tournaments, competitions and events
What's Next?
Further Study
As this course covers IT and eSports, progression opportunities onto local Foundation Degree and Degree programmes in both disciplines are possible, including NWRC, Ulster University and Queens. Universities and colleges offering eSports degrees. Nottingham Trent Staffordshire University The University of Roehampton The University of Chichester https://britishesports.org/news/education-and-esports-which-colleges-and-universities-are-offering-courses/Career Prospects
Jobs that are available in these areas include: • esports player • team coach • events organiser • social media influencer • video production editor • data analyst • technologistEnquiry
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When I finish my Foundation Degree I’d like to go on to University and do a Bio-Medical Degree and eventually work in a forensic lab.Suzanne Ramage -
This course has helped ignite my passion for Musical Theatre and gave me the confidence to follow my dreams!Eoin Callaghan
